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Camp Hardtner is for families looking for a high-quality summer camp experience with a proven track-record, rooted in Christ’s teachings of acceptance and love — located right here in Louisiana! Mark your calendars now to join us this summer! Registration OPENS SOON through our online system. For over 75 years, Camp Hardtner has created anRead more

Alex Melcer and Ellie “Bug” Bartlett are joining the team as the newest Camp Hardtner interns. You may recognize them from their time as counselors in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Alex is from Belle Chasse, Louisiana and has spent the past 4 years in Natchitoches, Louisiana attending, and recently graduating from, Northwestern State University. He spentRead more

As I reflect on the summer of 2023, it is with immense gratitude and a sense of accomplishment that I write this post. Another season at Camp Hardtner has come to a close, and it was truly spectacular. We witnessed personal growth, friendships blooming, and unforgettable moments that made this summer our biggest and bestRead more

We are thrilled to welcome Tracy Stodghill to the Camp Hardtner team as the Camp Able Coordinator! Tracy grew up in Monroe and spent her summers as a Camp Hardtner camper from 2006-2016, where a huge part of her experience was volunteering at the Camp Able session. In fact, it was such an impactful experienceRead more

Blair Johnson has announced that she has accepted a position as the Associate Director at Camp Wright in the Episcopal Diocese of Easton in Maryland. Blair began her internship at Camp Hardtner in August of 2021, with the goal of discerning a career in camp and gaining personal and professional experience. It worked! Camp HardtnerRead more

The Episcopal Church in Western Louisiana held its 44th Annual Diocesan Convention on February 25, 2023. The Convention is the annual governance meeting of the diocese. Camp Hardtner is owned by the diocese and so I am given the opportunity to address the body each year and share an update on Camp. Here is theRead more

Register your child for summer camp today! Camp Hardtner is for families looking for a high-quality summer camp experience with a proven track-record, rooted in Christ’s teachings of acceptance and love — located right here in Louisiana! Campers will find an experience that will stick with them all year long and possibly for life. AnRead more

Hello camp friends! Applying for 2023 staff? Focus in. We want camp to be at full capacity, and you can help us get there. First, we need you to submit your summer 2023 applications. Second, we want you to help amplify camp’s voice–help us get more staff applicants. In exchange, we are offering a chanceRead more

Mark your calendars now to join us this summer! Registration NOW OPEN through our online system. Camp Hardtner is for families looking for a high-quality summer camp experience with a proven track-record, rooted in Christ’s teachings of acceptance and love — located right here in Louisiana! For over 75 years, Camp Hardtner has created anRead more

Welcome Jack! Jack Guidroz is joining the team as the newest Camp Hardtner intern. You may recognize him from his time as a counselor in 2019 and 2022. Jack is from Mandeville, Louisiana and has been coming to Camp Hardtner since 2007. Jack spent the last four years in Golden, Colorado where he graduated fromRead more